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LJ54 ESN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ESN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,457 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

seat lock loose

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,050 miles

seat lock not locking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,236 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,966 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,529 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,529 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ54 ESN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ54 ESN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ54 ESN registered?

LJ54 ESN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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